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Next Western States update: I am in for 2014!!! I bought 10 raffle tickets, and got lucky.
Next Western States update: I am in for 2014!!!
I bought 10 raffle tickets, and got lucky.
Congratulations, Bob!
steph
Ready to go, with my runner Terry Sentinella.
At the pre-race briefing. Predicted temps at various points, throughout the day: Devil's Thumb: 94 Michigan Bluff: 95 Green Gate: 102 Finish: (11am Sun): 96 5-10 degrees warmer in the canyons.
At the pre-race briefing. Predicted temps at various points, throughout the day:
Devil's Thumb: 94
Michigan Bluff: 95
Green Gate: 102
Finish: (11am Sun): 96
5-10 degrees warmer in the canyons.
wow. Remind me again why everyone wants to run this race?
Congrats!
Imminent Catastrophe
If I remember correctly you got in your first attempt in the lottery, now this! I want some of your luck!
"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"
"To obtain the air that angels breathe you must come to Tahoe"--Mark Twain
"The most common question from potential entrants is 'I do not know if I can do this' to which I usually answer, 'that's the whole point'.--Paul Charteris, Tarawera Ultramarathon RD.
√ Javelina Jundred Jalloween 2015
Cruel Jewel 50 mile May 2016
Western States 100 June 2016
Queen of 3rd Place
WOOT!
Ex runner
Tim Olsen through Michigan Bluff about 6 minutes off his record pace from last year. Insane. Hal Koerner about 8-9 minutes behind. Currently 99 degrees here.
And Pam Smith is leading the women! Go Pam!!! Her husband just told me what she said at the last aid station: "everyone else is treating this like it's a pussy parade".
Those photos coming through of Tim...he looks hot!! But still smiling!
I've been trying to post pics -- I have Tim, Hal Koerner, Mike Morton in Michigan Bluff -- but cell service is bad here and my battery's about dead.
Kalsarikännit
Tim Olsen through Michigan Bluff about 6 minutes off his record pace from last year. Insane. Hal Koerner about 8-9 minutes behind. Currently 99 degrees here. And Pam Smith is leading the women! Go Pam!!! Her husband just told me what she said at the last aid station: "everyone else is treating this like it's a pussy parade".
OMG. I love it. I got to meet Pam at Desert Solstice and we have emailed. She is just awesome. So humble, and so encouraging, and obviously so funny. This quote makes me happy. I am also thrilled to see Meghan Arbogast in the mix. She is just plain fantastic.
I would like to see Nick Clark take this thing. Always the bridesmaid...
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
Definitely looking like it's Pam's day.
Meanwhile, the top 5 men reported to be within 5 min of each other!!
mts: nevermind, getting conflicting reports on the men's race...
Any one with this quote has my vote.
Am also pulling for Mike Morton, seems like a nice guy and...Go Army!
Luv it!
Absolutely. I've run with her at a few races; she is awesome. Really happy to see her in #1; I don't think anyone would have guessed that. And of course, Meghan is incredible. Looked to me like she was reeling in #2 and #3 coming through Michigan Bluff.
Here's Pam coming in:
And if I heard right, I think they just announced that Tim Olsen just dropped at M80. :-(